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Idioms & expressions

Add new idioms and expressions to your vocabulary. Learn how to use them in real-life situations.

The Meaning of “Periodt” and Its Origin

The Meaning of “Periodt” and Its Origin

Periodt is usually used as an interjection. It originated from the word “period.” When “period” is used as an interjection, it means the end of a discussion or tells us about an unappealable decision.

Oleksandra Bryzhevska
Oleksandra Bryzhevska
Idioms & expressions
5 Multi-Purpose, Everyday Phrasal Verbs & How to Use Them

5 Multi-Purpose, Everyday Phrasal Verbs & How to Use Them

Phrasal verbs are important because they will significantly elevate your speaking/conversational skills in informal/conversational English.

Declan Jones
Declan Jones
English
Please Advise—Meaning and Use

Please Advise—Meaning and Use

It’s generally advisable to avoid using “please advise” unless it’s entirely appropriate. Let’s find out how to use “please advise” correctly.

Valentina Dordevic
Valentina Dordevic
English
Easy-to-Use “Sleep” Idioms And Phrases

Easy-to-Use “Sleep” Idioms And Phrases

Learning idioms will help you express your emotions and ideas more effectively and connect to other people more easily.

Yalda Sheikhi
Yalda Sheikhi
English
Easy-to-Use Fall Idioms, Phrases, and Words

Easy-to-Use Fall Idioms, Phrases, and Words

Here are some fall phrases and words you can incorporate into your everyday conversation to spice up your grammar this fall.

Moses Famuyiwa
Moses Famuyiwa
English
15 English Sayings That Make No Sense

15 English Sayings That Make No Sense

Many sayings don’t make sense literally, but when we take a closer look, we see that they convey a deeper meaning beyond literal interpretation.

Beth Taylor
Beth Taylor
English
The Italian Word “Capiche”: The Meaning and Spelling in English

The Italian Word “Capiche”: The Meaning and Spelling in English

Capiche has its roots in Latin from the Latin word capere, which means “to take, catch, comprehend.”

Nina Stankovic
Nina Stankovic
English
6 Popular English Idioms & Their Meanings

6 Popular English Idioms & Their Meanings

An idiom is a phrase that, when taken as a whole, has a meaning you wouldn’t be able to deduce from the meanings of the individual words. 1. Stir up a hornet’s nest Explanation: To stir up a hornet’s nest is to course problems or make trouble

Elisha Rhadhiyaa Taukobong
Elisha Rhadhiyaa Taukobong
English